Convertible light device

Abstract

The disclosure includes a convertible light device comprising a device housing, a battery pack removably coupled to the housing, and an elongate flexible light source detachably coupled to the device housing and electrically coupled to the battery pack, where the elongate flexible light source comprises a plurality of LEDs. In some embodiments, the convertible light device is configured to convert between a rope mode and a lantern mode. In the rope mode, the elongate flexible light source may be configured to extend from the device housing. In the lantern mode, the elongate flexible light source may be configured to wrap around the device housing.

We claim: 
     
       1. A device, comprising:
 a housing; and 
 a rope light coupled to the housing,
 wherein the device is configured to convert between a rope mode and a lantern mode, 
 wherein in the lantern mode, the rope light is retracted to define a concentrated area of light, and 
 wherein in the rope mode, the rope light extends from the housing. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The device of  claim 1 , wherein the rope light comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). 
     
     
       3. The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a control panel coupled to the housing, the control panel configured to control an emission of light from the rope light. 
     
     
       4. The device of  claim 3 , wherein the emission of light comprises a first light mode and a second light mode. 
     
     
       5. The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a storage compartment located within an interior portion of the housing. 
     
     
       6. The device of  claim 5 , wherein the storage compartment is accessible via a lid removably coupled to the housing. 
     
     
       7. The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a battery pack coupled to the housing, the battery pack configured to provide power to the rope light. 
     
     
       8. The device of  claim 7 , wherein the housing comprises an interior portion configured to receive the battery pack. 
     
     
       9. The device of  claim 7 , further comprising a battery level indication light configured to indicate a level of charge of the battery pack. 
     
     
       10. The device of  claim 7 , further comprising a charging port located on the housing, the charging port configured to enable charging of the battery pack. 
     
     
       11. The device of  claim 7 , further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the battery pack, wherein the LED is configured to operate as a flashlight. 
     
     
       12. The device of  claim 11 , further comprising an activation mechanism selected from the group consisting of a button, a switch, and combinations thereof, the activation mechanism coupled to the battery pack and operatively coupled to the LED. 
     
     
       13. The device of  claim 7 , further comprising a solar panel configured to provide power to the battery pack. 
     
     
       14. A device, comprising:
 a housing; and 
 a rope light coupled to the housing,
 wherein the device is configured to convert between a rope mode and a lantern mode, 
 wherein in the lantern mode, the rope light is retracted within the housing, and 
 wherein in the rope mode, the rope light extends from the housing. 
 
 
     
     
       15. The device of  claim 14 , further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the housing, wherein the LED is configured to operate as a flashlight. 
     
     
       16. The device of  claim 15 , further comprising an activation mechanism selected from the group consisting of a button, a switch, and combinations thereof, the activation mechanism coupled to the housing and operatively coupled to the LED. 
     
     
       17. The device of  claim 14 , wherein the rope light is detachably coupled to the housing. 
     
     
       18. The device of  claim 14 , further comprising a handle coupled to the housing. 
     
     
       19. The device of  claim 18 , wherein the handle is configured to rotate about 180 degrees. 
     
     
       20. The device of  claim 14 , further comprising a solar panel configured to provide power to the rope light.